VIN

troy87 · 01-10-2009, 11:31 PM

How do i tell what options a car has by its VIN?

2kaccordocoupe · 01-10-2009, 11:36 PM

I don't think you can.

Best case if it were possible would be to track it back to the original build however if the dealer installed something it would not reflect back and update the VIN.

I'm sure the informed members of this board can help you if you provide pics and details.

convinceme · 01-11-2009, 12:29 AM

Really I was told you take the VIN number of the car to ANY BMW dealership and ask them to see records ect.. and it will show EXACTLY what options the car has...

beskone · 01-11-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by convinceme

Really I was told you take the VIN number of the car to ANY BMW dealership and ask them to see records ect.. and it will show EXACTLY what options the car has...

This is correct, for *Factory* options. As in what was originally built at the factory.

Dealer installed options would not always show up.

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